Quick takes as the dust settles from Election Day

It's not easy being GreenHowie Hawkins lost for the, well, we've lost count how many times he's run unsuccessfully. Maybe he should run for an at-large seat next time, to capitalize on his support in other parts of the city. Kevin Bott, the Green candidate for mayor, came in third in a three-way race. Barbara Humphrey drew little support in her run for school board. All three were good candidates, but didn't stand a chance against the city's Democratic machine.